Maintenance Training Manager

C.R. England•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Training Program Manager position has the overall responsibility for the Equipment Maintenance programs effectiveness. This includes the financial and operational efficiency and success of the Maintenance program. The Maintenance Training Program Manager is expected to oversee, lead, develop technicians and set priorities for the Fleet Maintenance Team to ensure the maintenance program is being followed. All interactions will represent the company professionally. The Maintenance Training Program Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Maintenance

Requirements

Minimum age - 18 years (in compliance with state/federal labor regulations).
Must have completed high school or equivalent.
Seven years of relevant experience, preferably managing maintenance programs, training programs, and or part inventories
Must be able to comprehend and comply with policies and comprehend instructions.
Must have excellent computer and typing skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Up to date on Federal DOT requirements for tire use on class 8 commercial vehicles
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language and communicate effectively with other employees and customers both verbally and in writing.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to move vehicles from time to time.
Must be motivated to work independently, meet deadlines and have effective follow-up.
Must be able to wear and use required safety equipment.
May be required to perform physical work on occasion and/or for extended periods of time, including: walking/standing, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, etc.
Must have manual dexterity to operate any controls and or equipment.
Must be able to perform required tasks outside in various weather conditions.
Will comply with all company rules & regulations.
Will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Travel to other facilities, vendor locations is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensure all shops and vendors are following the maintenance program processes and procedures.
Set up vendor training for all facilities as needed.
Conduct formal training classes for all shop mechanics, supervisors, and managers.
Receive and pass on any training needed for newly installed systems on the equipment.
Ensure the warranty in-service dates are up to date on newly acquired equipment.
Always include safety training during all instructional sessions.
Set up periodic fleet checks at all locations (CRE Shops & drop yards) and analyze all results for possible improvements
Visit all internal shops and perform a maintenance program audits to ensure the program is being followed
Ensure all CR England employed technicians are properly developed in mechanical and software diagnostics
Work with the purchasing manager and the shop managers to ensure maintenance programs are being followed
Responsible for ensuring a high level of vendor efficiency and accountability by working with road service to resolve any maintenance problems with inventories or program guidelines promptly.
Regular communication and interactions with field operations team members, including technicians, service writers and road service staff to provide support, respond to inquiries and provide ongoing coaching to ensure our processes are being followed.
Conduct field visits and vendor audits, using the Vendor Audit form, to maintain relationships, service performance, and ensure program compliance.
Regularly visit new and existing vendors to maintain business partnerships.
Maintain documentation regarding all vendor interactions to ensure good follow-up.
Work with tire vendors and the Equipment Group to perform periodic testing
Analyze financial and business data to identify opportunities to improve profitability; decrease loss, and determine priorities that adhere to the budget.
Conduct research for new products and tooling that will enhance efficiency and lower costs for operating the company fleet.
Present current status of Fleet Maintenance costs and initiatives to the company’s senior leadership team at monthly meetings and more frequently as requested.
Perform vendor testing on newly installed components and / or systems.
Monitor and audit the testing results as needed and report findings to upper management.
Manage the departments awards program to include:
Safety Awards (distribution of the monetary awards
Monthly BZ awards
Quarterly awards for all mechanics and supervisors
Annual awards that include all department personnel except the VP of Maintenance
Distribution of the monetary awards